Northbound commuters on Interstate 95 ran into a nightmare commute early Friday when a deadly crash shut down all northbound lanes at the 10th Avenue North exit in Lake Worth Beach. Emergency crews discovered a body in the roadway, and troopers closed the highway to process the scene, turning the pre-dawn drive into a long, slow crawl.
Traffic impacts and response
Florida 511 labeled the incident a major traffic event and reported that the crash involved a tractor-trailer, forcing northbound drivers off at 10th Avenue North while road rangers and emergency crews worked the area. Detours funneled cars onto local streets and created long backups through the morning rush, with officials urging motorists to build in extra travel time, according to Florida 511.
What officials say
Florida Highway Patrol told CBS12 the crash was reported shortly after 3 a.m. near Exit 64. A CBS12 employee driving to work spotted debris and a body in the right lane and called 911. FHP confirmed the incident was fatal and said investigators are still working to piece together exactly what happened. Traffic cameras in the area were taken offline while troopers handled the on-scene investigation.
Investigation and records
Authorities have not yet released the victim's identity as the investigation continues. For those seeking official documentation, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles outlines how to request crash reports through the state portal, with details available from FLHSMV.
Commuter tips
Drivers headed north through the Lake Worth area should plan for delays and consider using local surface streets until northbound I-95 fully reopens. Motorists are being urged to stick to posted detours and monitor real-time updates before heading out, per Florida 511.
